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The Ingles is good starting from Ferról and as you have already checked on from Porto is also a great one. The Variante Espiritual from Baiona is also a favorite. Also check out Ultreya Tours. Nellie Mueller
I kind of agree with @henrythedog. If you are looking for comfort and food is important then a package may be best for you and your family. Be aware that the Spanish eat meals late although on the Camino you are more likely to find plenty of...
How about the Camino Inglés from A Coruña? At about 72 km it's a bit longer than you want, but anyone who can't walk the daily distance can take a taxi part way.
https://www.gronze.com/camino-ingles
If you take up @trecile 's suggestion you could do this and get a Compostela - but you'd have to do it before you leave for Spain
https://www.caminosociety.ie/celtic-camino-v2
Once you figure out your route,, it’s very easy to book your own accommodations and you can also arrange to have your luggage transported. Doing it yourself gives you more control and saves quite a bit. If you’d like send me a private message...
Go with the holiday company’s recommendation. You’re after a fully catered enjoyable family walk (which is a good thing) not a ‘camino’ per se. The last 60km of the Frances is most likely to meet your needs.
Would you book accommodation by yourselves or for the newbies with teen the company which runs Camino Family Walks would be easier? As far I know they would take your luggage and book your standard accommodation...
Oh my, what a great response already, everyone! Thank you.
We have a flight to and from Santiago, so it's only a matter of deciding which route to take.
It definitely cannot be longer than 60km overall, spread over 3-5 days. (I'm mostly worried...
I’d strongly advise against pre- booking dinners. There are many option’s for dining, and it’s better to be flexible with when and where like to eat.
PS the first time I walked, 15 years ago was with a company and dinners were pre- booked...
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